Lima 1838. Broadside 31.5 x 22 cm. Creased else very good. A political broadside addressed to the Peruvian villages assuring the people that their is nothing to fear from the "coward enemy" signed in print by Juan Garcia del Rio Jose Maria Galdiano and Manuel Villaran. unknown books
Cuzco 1837. Broadside 25 x 20.2 cm. A very good clean copy. An announcement addressed to the Peruvian National Guard from Col. Anselmo Centeno. A patriotic call to arms and pep talk: "Soldiers of the Confederate Army commanded by his excellency the Pacificator are charged with the noble mission of venging the 'ultraje' and displaying an example of the respectability of three powerful nations." unknown books
Cuzco 1837. Broadside 24.8 x 20.2 cm. A very good clean copy. A patriotic announcement from Col. Anselmo Centeno to the Cuzquenos regarding the potential battles with Chileans who "have trespassed on our territory which is as sacred as our independence.There is nothing to fear when the townspeople defend their villages. We expect a triumph and we give thanks to our omnipotent God." unknown books
Paris: Libreria Universal 1862. 31 pp. original paper wrappers chipped library hand stamps text partially darkened. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Paris: Libreria Universal, unknown
Valparaiso: Imprenta del Mercurio 1833. 47pp. 16mo. Later 19th-century Spanish marbled sheep spine with raised bands leather labels. Unobtrusive private library stamp on front free endpaper. A very good copy. A defense of Peruvian patriotism and of Peru's policies toward Chile and Bolivia. The unnamed author confronts the issue of Peruvian hatred of foreigners and resulting aggression towards Chile and Bolivia. At the time the three nations were in a near constant state of revolutionary turmoil characterized by rebel factions and intermittent power struggles. This work is critical of the leadership of Agustin Gamarra whose term as president was drawing to a close in 1833. A rare and early Valparaiso imprint. Not in Palau nor the NUC. Imprenta del Mercurio hardcover books
Puno 1836. Broadside 26 1/2 x 21 cm. Two unobtrusive binding holes else very good. A scarce Bolivian imprint issued by the great revolutionary leader Santa Cruz calling on citizens to continue the struggle for liberty: ".we shall defeat the rebels and posterity will respect the history of the Pacificators of Peru." unknown books
Madrid 1738. 3pp. Folio. Dbd. Maltese cross printed at head of title. Accomplished in manuscript at Aranjuez Spain on April 11 1738 signed by Miguel de Villanueva. Manuscript inscription on verso of last printed page written on November 14 1738 in Santiago de Chile. Contemporary annotation on first page light dampstaining in margins. A very good copy. A rare proclamation by Philip V King of Spain declaring that major lieutenants Alfereces Mayores of the cities towns and villages of Peru are to be recognized over the unpaid local judges los Alcaldes of the Holy Brotherhood Santa Hermandad. Numerous local brotherhoods had served as municipal peacekeeping organizations in Spain since the Middle Ages. The Holy Brotherhood was established by Ferdinand and Isabella to suppress the original municipal leagues and guarantee personal security and public order and local brotherhoods were organized in New Spain and Peru. An attempt to regulate the power of the brotherhoods this decree was printed in Madrid and distributed to royal officials in all the provinces of the viceroyalty of Peru. This copy accomplished at Aranjuez on April 11 1738 is signed by Miguel de Villanueva as representative of the King of Spain with the inscription: "Yo el Rey." A manuscript note on the verso of the last printed page written in the city of Santiago on Nov. 14 1738 describes an instance of the distribution of the text in Chile. <br> <br> An important proclamation regarding local governance in the viceroyalty of Peru with a contemporary manuscript inscription regarding the text's distribution in Chile. Not in Medina BHA or OCLC. unknown books
Madrid 1736. 2pp. plus one integral leaf with contemporary manuscript inscription. Folio. Dbd. Maltese cross printed at head of title. Accomplished in manuscript with additional contemporary manuscript annotations and inscription on integral leaf see below. Light dampstaining and soiling in margins. Very good. A rare broadsheet proclamation by Philip V King of Spain ordering the officials of the treasury of the viceroyalty of Peru to observe due diligence in collecting and recording taxes and to remit funds derived from fines and the sale and composition of lands. Printed in Madrid and distributed to royal officials in Spain and the viceroyalty of Peru this copy is signed by Prudencio de Cruz as representative of the King of Spain with the inscription: "Yo el Rey." Cruz composed an additional note written in Madrid on Oct. 18 1737 regarding the text. A manuscript inscription on the integral leaf written in the city of Santiago on Nov. 14 1738 describes an instance of the distribution of the text in Chile. Rare. Not in Medina BHA or OCLC. unknown books
Cuzco: Imprenta del Gobierno 1825. 4pp. Quarto. Self-wrappers. Moderate creasing. Minor spotting heavier on verso of last leaf. Good. Number 35 of this scarce Peruvian newspaper from the earliest period of Peru's independence. The present issue includes Simón BolÃÂvar's plans to establish a public education system and several hospitals in Lima Lampa Azangaro and Juli. Also included is commentary on a recently established London mining concern with interest in the rich mining districts of Peru. Quite rare. Charno locates only one copy of this issue at Yale University. CHARNO p.523. Imprenta del Gobierno unknown books
Cuzco: Thomas Gonzalez Aragon 1827. 4pp. Folio. Self-wrappers. Old stab holes in left margin upper outer corner gnawed without loss moderate creasing. Good. Number 110 of the third volume of this government-sanctioned Peruvian newspaper normally found under the title EL SOL DE CUZCO. but published under the present title from Nov. 4 1826 to March 21 1827. The serial was published from 1825 to 1829. The majority of the text describes the government regulations under which the publication operates with a comment on the state of education at the end. Charno locates only two copies of this issue in American institutions at Yale University and the American Antiquarian Society. CHARNO p.523. Thomas Gonzalez Aragon unknown books
Lima: Imprenta de D. Jose Masias 1823. 420pp. Folio. Dbd. Very minor foxing and soiling. Very good. Pamphlet written and dedicated to "Los Amigos de la Libertad" two years after Peruvian independence. Organization of the country proved exceedingly difficult due to various factors within Peruvian society and the early years of independence were tumultuous. Two copies on OCLC at the John Carter Brown Library and the National Library of Chile. MEDINA LIMA 3729. PALAU 118613. OCLC 55259629. Imprenta de D. Jose Masias unknown books
Lima 1820. 4pp. Folio. Dbd. Very good. Instructions from the minister plenipotentiary of Chile to the army of liberation of Peru. Reprinted possibly for a collection of documents relating to the Peruvian independence movement. unknown books
Reimpreso en Lima 1795. 160pp. 12mo. Contemporary vellum. Bright and fresh internally. Near fine. Constitution of the Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri first founded in Rome in the late 16th century. No copies on OCLC. MEDINA LIMA 1796. VARGAS UGARTE 2685. hardcover books
paperback. many color plates many b/w text illus. 4to pr. wrs.; bottom of spine worn. Lausanne: Fondation de l'Hermitage 1988. Exhibition of Inca gold sculpture.<br/><br/> unknown books
Lima: March 6 1834. Large 8vo 2 leaves Disbound. Caption title as issued. Very Good. Two systems of postal service are discussed. March 6, unknown books
Lima: Casa de Ninos Expositos 1820. 825pp. Folio. Modern three-quarter calf and marbled boards. Some minor scattered foxing. Very good. Manifesto published on the eve of Peruvian independence. San Martin invaded Peru in September of 1820; negotiations between San Martin and Viceroy Pezuela took place shortly thereafter at Miraflores. These proved fruitless however since San Martin would only cooperate if Peru was declared an independent state which the Viceroy refused to do. Pezuela was deposed in January of 1821 and San Martin officially declared Peruvian independence on July 28 1821. Two copies in OCLC at the National Library of Chile and at Duke University. MEDINA LIMA 3436. PALAU 148928. OCLC 55280051 55974863. Casa de Ninos Expositos hardcover books
Lima: Imprenta de Masias 1823. 582pp. Folio. Dbd. Minor foxing. Contemporary ink markings. Very good. Pamphlet written two years after Peruvian independence. Organization of the country proved exceedingly difficult due to various factors within Peruvian society and the early years of independence were tumultuous. Two copies on OCLC at Harvard and University of North Carolina. MEDINA LIMA 3731. OCLC 53074542. Imprenta de Masias unknown books